Tuition and Financial Aid

  • For tuition information, please check this site. Tuition for the 2026/2027 academic year is listed at $1,056.00 per unit (the program is 60 units, to be completed in 2 years)
  • For financial aid, please check FASO.
  • The MDes is a "Special Session program", and Special Session programs are not supported by the State General fund appropriations, making it not eligible for any financial aid from the State of California. Special Session matriculated students may qualify for federal finanical aid.
  • Additional fees will be charged only if students want access to San José State University student services, such as Santa Clara County transit services, student body organizations, health care, and recreational activities.

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